07-01-2016, 09:15 PM | #1 |
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Hawk doesn't like rain
Long story short.
Got caught in a downpour on the way back from a trail ride. Bike tarted bogging at half throttle. Limbed home, and found airbox had some water in it. cleaned out, but still rode rough. took stock carb off, emptied and cleaned. filled tank with gas and half bottle of STP Fuel Cleaner, Thinking Slow Jet was clogged. Rode around for 30 minutes, and finally smoothed out. To eliminate this problem, I was thinking about getting the Pod Filter. What is the other hose that goes from the box to the engine? Tips/Advise? |
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07-01-2016, 11:42 PM | #2 |
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That's the PCV hose. When I put my UNI on I put a K&N PCV valve on the hose.
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07-01-2016, 11:45 PM | #3 |
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the other hose is the crankcase breather.
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07-02-2016, 11:19 AM | #4 |
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I believe others have mentioned the boot from the airbox to the carb is crap on a few bikes and doesnt seal up correctly. Motocheez has a video on it I think .. not sure but seems like I recall him at least discussing it in a vid.
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06-16-2019, 03:26 PM | #5 |
I had this same issue today. Got stuck in some rain and bike barely made it the last 2 miles home because it bogged down so much. KD, any follow up on this? I’m wondering if an oil change, carb clean, or pod filter are in the future? Any other advice or thoughts?
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06-16-2019, 06:05 PM | #7 | |
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06-16-2019, 07:00 PM | #8 | |
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As far as the breather hose. As previously mentioned, some people use a PCV. I prefer to simply run a breather filter to allow the flow of air in both directions. Get a longer hose if you need to and route it somewhere up high under the seat. Mount it however your heart desires.
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06-16-2019, 08:52 PM | #9 |
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That stuff is great!
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06-16-2019, 10:17 PM | #10 |
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Can someone help shed some light as to why a pod filter would help this situation instead of suck even more water in at an alarming rate. An airbox properly drained (Usually more for fuel but water goes down the drain tube fine too) should get rid of water without issues, even in a monsoon. This is my first dirt bike riding vehicle so maybe they are sealed off more? I haven't really checked yet.
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06-16-2019, 10:44 PM | #11 | |
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The stock Hawk airbox is not that well sealed. The intake tube to the airbox not withstanding, the middle section of the airbox literally has no seal on it whatsoever. Ride in some dusty conditions for a while and you will start to see a buildup of it inside the airbox, on the side it shouldn't be getting to. That said, getting water into the airbox is more unusual. I never had that issue myself. but it isn't impossible.
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06-17-2019, 12:12 AM | #12 | |
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But a little pod filter stuck on the end of my carb is appealing for a lot of reasons. Weight and storage for one. Maybe try it out first lol |
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06-17-2019, 12:41 AM | #13 |
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If you plan on crossing bodies of water, sealing up the airbox has many advantages over a pod filter. I normally don't encounter much water in my rides aside from rain.
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